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Galzin
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues. Zinc acetate is used to treat and to prevent zinc deficiencies. Zinc acetate is also used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease. Zinc acetate may also be used for purposes...
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Galzin
Zinc acetate as the dihydrate is a salt of zinc used to inhibit the absorption of copper in patients with Wilson's disease. Its structural formula is:
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Wilson's disease
...to increased release of copper in the urine. Trientine (Syprine) binds (chelates) the copper increases its release through the urine. Zinc acetate (Galzin) blocks copper from being absorbed in the intestinal tract. Vitamin E supplements may also be used. Sometimes, medications that chelate copper (especially...
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